Enhanced circuitry. Premium components. Signature Sound.

The originalZEN CAN, our all-analogue headphone amplifier,excelled at driving demanding headphone loads withits balanced circuit design, extremely low distortion, and exceptional sonics.The ZEN CAN Signature takes this design further,featuring enhanced circuitry and audiophile-grade components. Its balanced, symmetrical dual-mono circuitrycan deliver a maximum of 1,890mW (11.0V) into 64-ohm loads and offer over 15V to loads of 600 ohms or higher,all through its balanced output.

Why ZEN CAN Signature? Because More Power Matters.

Connect your laptop, phone, or DAC to the ZEN CAN Signature and plug in your headphones.Delivering50 times more power,youll finally hear what youve been missing. However, theZEN CAN Signature offers more than just power; it also delivers warm and exceptional sound quality.This is thanks to its Class A discrete balanced circuitry, inherited from the flagship Pro iCAN headphone amplifier.

Premium Inside and Out

TheZEN CAN Signature employs a military-spec PCB to enhance signal integrity.It also incorporates audiophile-grade components, such as:

• ELNA Silmic II and OS-CON capacitorsoffer excellent noise reduction capabilities and frequency characteristics.
• iFi/AMR OV Operationsverstrker series op-amps provide low noise and distortion,delivering performance that equals or surpasses many high-end headphone amplifiers.
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Unlike other headphone amplifiers that come with standard power supplies like those for notebooks,the ZEN CAN Signature includes the iFi iPower2 power supply. This features Active Noise Cancellation II to eliminate all incoming EMI and RFI noise, ensuring a clean and clear audio experience.

3 In, 3 Out. Free to Connect.

TheZEN CAN Signature offers a range of input options, including stereo RCA, 3.5mm single-ended, and 4.4mm balanced inputs,making it versatile enough to connect with your laptops, phones, or DACs.

For output,it provides a 4.4mm balanced optionfor headphones that support balanced connections.It also features a 6.3mm jack for headphoneswith standard single-ended connectors.If youre using earphones with a 3.5mm plug, a 3.5mm to 6.3mm adapter is available, so theres no need to worry.The unit also includes an analogue balanced output on the back panel, ideal for connecting active speakers via a 4.4mm to XLR adapter.As the ZEN CAN Signature is fully balanced and dual-mono circuit design, this is the recommended output option.

No Pain. Just Gain and Bass.

The ZEN CAN Signature offers multiple customisation options to suit a wide range of headphones.

Starting with PowerMatch, the unit provides four gain settings insix dB steps: 0dB, 6dB, 12dB, and 18dB.This feature ensures compatibility from super-sensitive IEMs to power-hungry headphones. We recommend starting at 0dB and then gradually adjusting the switchable gain level to find your optimal volume for both enjoyment and comfort.It also features two analogue processing modes, XSpace and XBass, designed to enhance the soundstage and low-frequency response of your headphones.

If youre looking to upgrade your Desk-Fi system to support high-resolution music files up to 32-bit/384kHz, DSD256, and MQA, the ZEN DAC Signature V2 is the ideal companion for the ZEN CAN Signature. This device can serve as a pure DAC, enhancing your audio experience.

To set it up, simply connect your laptop to the USB Digital Input on the ZEN DAC Signature V2. Then, link it to the ZEN CAN Signature using either RCA cables or an iFi 4.4 to 4.4 cable. We highly recommend using the 4.4 to 4.4 cable for optimal performance. Once connected, you can enjoy high-resolution music files seamlessly.

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